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A Command Against Anxiety
Jesus commands his followers not to become anxious when facing interrogation for their faith. Commentators explain this is a direct prohibition against anxious worry about what to say. The focus is on trusting God's provision in the moment of trial rather than relying on one's own ability to craft a perfect defense.
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AT Robertson
On Luke 12:11
Be not anxious (μη μεριμνησητε). First aorist active subjunctive with μη in prohibition. Do not become anxious. See a similar comm…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 12:11
19th Century
Bishop
And when they bring you to the synagogues.—See Note on Matthew 10:18-19. What had been a special promise to the Twelve is…
Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 12:11
19th Century
Preacher
And when they bring you to the synagogues, and to magistrates, and powers, –
That is to say, the persecutors, – "when they bring yo…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 12:11
The foregoing series of warnings and encouragements concludes with this striking contrast to the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. Far from commit…
John Gill
On Luke 12:11
17th Century
Pastor
And when they bring you to the synagogues
Of the Jews, to be examined and scourged by the rulers of them:
Matthew Henry
On Luke 12:1–12
17th Century
Minister
A firm belief in the doctrine of God's universal providence, and its extent, would satisfy us when we are in peril and encourage us to trust God in…